About the Course

Learn how to make traditional Chinese dumplings from scratch - along with three classic ways to cook them: steamed, boiled and pan-fried.

This is a comprehensive, pre-recorded online course hosted on Thinkific, one of the world’s leading teaching platforms. There are no live class dates - you can start anytime, learn at your own pace, and revisit each lesson whenever you need.

In this course, you’ll learn how to make a reliable dumpling dough that is easy to roll, shape and fold at home. You’ll understand how to get the right texture, thickness and structure so your dumplings cook beautifully.

You’ll create three versatile, flavour-packed fillings:

• Chicken & Mushroom
• Shrimp & Water Chestnut
• Spinach & Carrot

You’ll also learn how to cook dumplings three ways - steamed, boiled and pan-fried - so you can recreate different styles with confidence.

Alongside this, you’ll learn how to build flavour through a balanced dipping sauce and a simple, aromatic chilli oil that you’ll use beyond just dumplings.

We also break down essential pantry ingredients - so you understand what to use, why it matters, and how to adapt based on what you have at home.

This course goes beyond recipes. You’ll understand the techniques behind dough, filling, folding, texture, balance and cooking methods - so you can recreate and adapt traditional Chinese dumplings confidently in your own kitchen.

About the Creator

Meet Chef Payal Thakurani — a culinary educator who has spent much of her life in China, immersed in its vibrant food culture and everyday cooking traditions. With a deep love for Chinese and broader Asian cuisines, she is passionate about helping home cooks move beyond simply following recipes to truly understanding technique, balance and flavour. From mastering wok hei to building confidence at the stove, her teaching blends tradition with clarity and encouragement. Alongside Chinese cuisine, she also teaches Italian cooking and artisanal breads, bringing together global influences with a strong foundation in fundamentals and food science.

Course Curriculum

    1. Pantry Essentials

    2. Dumpling Dough

    3. Shrimp & Water-chestnut Filling

    4. Chicken & Mushroom Filling

    5. Spinach & Carrot Filling

    6. Dipping Sauce

    7. Chili Oil

    8. Rolling & Pleating

    9. Cooking

    10. Course Recipes (PDF Download)

About this course

  • $80.00
  • 10 lessons

Student Testimonials

“The class was fun, informative and full of useful tips that made it easy to recreate the dumplings at home.”

Zsofia

“Payal explains everything step by step, with plenty of helpful cooking knowledge along the way.”

Rita M

“A wonderful way to learn traditional Chinese dumplings with confidence, even if you are new to dumpling making.”

Neena G

“Payal is an excellent chef and teacher. Her instructions are clear, practical and easy to follow.”

LK

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